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...swear, Not of itself but thee. Ben Jonson, KISSING THE AIR. I 7 KISSING THE AIR. I DARE not ask a kiss, I dare not beg a smile; Lest, having that or this, I might grow proud the while. No, nol the utmost share Of my desire shall be, Only to kiss the air That late kissed thee. Robert Herrick....

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